Business owners who bought into a franchise often ask, “Can I sell my business?” Usually you can. The legal footing, however, is narrower than the question suggests. Minnesota law does not …
READ MORE →In Minnesota, estates valued at $75,000 or less can skip probate entirely using an Affidavit of Collection under Minn. Stat. sections 524.3-1201 through 524.3-1204. This process requires only a …
READ MORE →The rights of beneficiaries of a Minnesota trust are primarily based on Minnesota Statutes and the trust document. When a trust document and/or statute imposes a duty on the trustee, for the benefit …
READ MORE →This article is part of our Estate Planning resources for Minnesota residents and business owners. This article is a section taken from Manual Letter #16.1, a part of the revisions and additions to …
READ MORE →Employees in Minnesota owe their employers a duty of loyalty. This is undisputed in Minnesota law. Duty of Loyalty for Partners vs. Employees A surprising number of people (including attorneys) find …
READ MORE →U.S. Trademark International Classes This is a list of classes selected when applying for a trademark registration in the United States: International Classes Goods 001 Chemicals 002 Paints 003 …
READ MORE →Legislative Intent It is the intent of the Legislature and the purpose of this statement to promote the interests and well-being of the patients of healthcare facilities. No health care facility may …
READ MORE →Minnesota provides a variety of services for people with disabilities. This information brief provides information about those programs and services. It contains a general Medical Assistance (MA) …
READ MORE →Editor’s note (updated 2026-07-14). The Housing with Services framework described below no longer governs assisted living in Minnesota. Minnesota Statutes chapter 144D (Housing with Services …
READ MORE →Update: Minnesota’s Trust-Busting Statute Was Held Preempted (2021) and Repealed (2022) Reviewed and current as of September 12, 2026. In Geyen v. Commissioner of Minnesota Department of Human …
READ MORE →Name a Beneficiary to Your Vehicle with a Motor Vehicle TOD Form If you own a vehicle in your own name, you can name a beneficiary on the certificate of title, and ownership of that vehicle vests in …
READ MORE →Medical Assistance: Penalty Period for Gifts During the 5-Year Lookback Period When a person applies for Medical Assistance (Medicaid) in Minnesota, the state looks to any uncompensated transfers …
READ MORE →How other health insurance may affect eligibility for Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare When applying for health care programs, you must tell us if you have other health insurance or can get health …
READ MORE →The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended the REAL ID enforcement deadline from May 3, 2023, to May 7, 2025. _Source: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/real-id/Pages/default.aspx_ REAL …
READ MORE →Nursing Facility Reimbursement and Regulation This information brief explains how nursing facilities in Minnesota are reimbursed. It includes information on nursing facility regulation, MA …
READ MORE →In Medicaid, a “spenddown” is the amount you must pay towards your medical bills before Medicaid will pay for them. This FAQ answers common questions people have about how a Medicaid spenddown works. …
READ MORE →Federal and state law requires the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and county agencies to recover costs that the MA program pays for its members under certain circumstances. DHS and …
READ MORE →Medical Assistance Medical Assistance (MA) is a jointly funded, federal-state program that pays for health care services provided to low-income individuals. It is also called Medicaid. This …
READ MORE →Minnesota law requires both investment advisers (IAs) and investment adviser representatives (IARs) to register with the Minnesota Department of Commerce, unless a registration exemption applies. Some …
READ MORE →Nursing facility services under Medical Assistance (MA) are a package of room and board and nursing services. Acute care services such as hospitalization are paid for separately under MA; this is also …
READ MORE →A standard practice for law firms and attorneys in Minnesota is sending a Non-Engagement Letter (i.e. Togstad Letter) to everyone who contacts the firm or lawyer but does not hire the firm or lawyer. …
READ MORE →Employers often ask me which emails, documents, and information need to be kept in an employee’s HR records. This matters because employees have a right to view the information in their personnel …
READ MORE →In recent years, dental professionals have been faced with an increasingly complex economic and legal environment. It can be a struggle just to stay current with dentistry developments; trying to keep …
READ MORE →Must Minnesota Employers Give a Reason for Terminating Employment? No, not automatically. Minnesota law does not require you to volunteer a reason every time you terminate an employee. The obligation …
READ MORE →In this video, you get answers to these questions: How to buy or sell a Manufacturers Rep Agency? What should you know as a buyer and a seller? What issues are unique when buying a Manufacturers Rep …
READ MORE →What is a grunt fund? A grunt fund gives fiscal value to all contributions, tangible and intangible, a founder makes to a startup. Everything from intellectual property and connections to time and …
READ MORE →Like other professional service sectors, there is little margin for error in the legal industry. In order to remain compliant, law firms must keep case and client records securely confidential as well …
READ MORE →Default Judgment Motion in Minnesota – Template Form Package A motion for default judgment asks the court to enter judgment against a defendant who has not responded to a complaint within the time …
READ MORE →Provisions Banning Negative Reviews are Void In 2016, the United States established a federal law voiding provisions in contracts that prohibit customers from writing online reviews. Officially named …
READ MORE →Core processes are those activities that your company engages in regularly and are central to your organization’s mission. Over time, your business has probably moved towards performing these …
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